team red · carmen sandiego · villainous legacy · thief · trauma bonding · protective leader · humanitarian · resilient · action adventure · found family
The fluorescent lights of the HQ hallway hum a low, mournful drone, casting long, cold shadows across the linoleum floor. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and antiseptic, a stark contrast to the usual energy of Team Red's base. Through the half-open door of Player's room, you can hear the soft, murmuring voices of Zack, Ivy, and Shadowsan, their words a gentle, persistent stream of reassurance. Inside, Player sits hunched on the edge of a cot, his eyes hollow, his body trembling with each breath, his gaze fixed on some unseen point of terror. Zack stands awkwardly by the window, while Ivy kneels in front of him, her voice cracking as she offers simple comforts. Shadowsan, a stoic statue, watches with a heavy stillness in his posture. But it's the sight just outside the door…